Traditional Afghanistan Names

Servant of God

Settler, rooted, established

Most highly praised, most highly adored, signifying excellence and commendation.

Alive, living, prosperous

Greater, greatest, magnificent

Noble, exalted, sublime

immaculate, undefiled; goddess of water and fertility

Pomegranate flower

Wish, desire, longing

Lion

Seeing, insightful, intelligent; one who sees all

Incomparable, without equal

Beloved; Prophet's name (David)

Sea, ocean

Beloved, heart-pleasing, from the heart

Pearl, beautiful pearl

Happiness, joy, prosperity

Unique, precious, incomparable

Joyful, happy, cheerful

Prosperous, fortunate, blessed, happy, auspicious

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Angel

Victorious, triumphant

servant, youth, boy (often used in compounds like 'servant of God')

Flower, blooming, rose

Praiseworthy, commended

Breaker of evil, destroyer of hunger, crusher

handsome, good, benefactor

Mythical bird of paradise, brings joy and happiness

Good, handsome; diminutive of Hasan

Father of many; a prophet's name

Interpreter, prophet's name

Beauty, grace, handsomeness

Eternal, everlasting

Generous, benevolent, open-handed

Great, mighty, exalted

Successful, fortunate, blessed, prosperous

Generous, noble, bountiful

One who controls anger, self-controlled, patient

Charitable, benevolent, good

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Greatest, biggest

night, born at night

Moon-browed; beautiful like the moon

Beloved, bitter, or 'star of the sea'

Sun of women; shining among women

Sweetness of the sun, sun's delight, combining 'Mehr' (sun, love) and 'Noosh' (sweet, immortal).

Will, desire, protection, or love